Incredible Insects with ecoEXPLORE
Bug-brained curiosity takes over with interactive insect science exploring Western North Carolina species, from how flies see to whether insects can hear. A library-based nature learning program geared for kids and curious adults alike.
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Bug-focused nature learning dives into Western North Carolina insects with curious questions like how flies see and whether insects have ears. Expect interactive discussion and science-based exploration in a community library setting.
Bug-focused nature learning dives into Western North Carolina insects with curious questions like how flies see and whether insects have ears. Expect interactive discussion and science-based exploration in a community library setting.
Bug-focused nature learning dives into Western North Carolina insects with curious questions like how flies see and whether insects have ears. Expect interactive discussion and science-based exploration in a community library setting.
Curiosity-driven insect science program exploring Western North Carolina species, with kid-friendly answers to big bug questions like how flies’ eyes work and whether insects can hear. A relaxed library talk geared for families and nature lovers.
Curiosity-driven insect science program exploring Western North Carolina species, with kid-friendly answers to big bug questions like how flies’ eyes work and whether insects can hear. A relaxed library talk geared for families and nature lovers.
Curiosity-driven insect science program exploring Western North Carolina species, with kid-friendly answers to big bug questions like how flies’ eyes work and whether insects can hear. A relaxed library talk geared for families and nature lovers.
Interactive wildlife program compares human skills to local animals like owls and otters, with a live animal ambassador and fun challenge-style learning. All ages gather at the library for hands-on nature facts and animal feats.
Interactive wildlife program compares human skills to local animals like owls and otters, with a live animal ambassador and fun challenge-style learning. All ages gather at the library for hands-on nature facts and animal feats.
Interactive wildlife program compares human skills to local animals like owls and otters, with a live animal ambassador and fun challenge-style learning. All ages gather at the library for hands-on nature facts and animal feats.
Practical safety talk on coexisting with western North Carolina black bears, led by NC Wildlife Resources Commission representatives. Learn bear aware habits, home and trash precautions, and what to do during neighborhood bear encounters.
Practical safety talk on coexisting with western North Carolina black bears, led by NC Wildlife Resources Commission representatives. Learn bear aware habits, home and trash precautions, and what to do during neighborhood bear encounters.
Practical safety talk on coexisting with western North Carolina black bears, led by NC Wildlife Resources Commission representatives. Learn bear aware habits, home and trash precautions, and what to do during neighborhood bear encounters.
Hands-on origami session folding a herd of giant paper dinosaurs with provided materials and step-by-step guidance. Easy and more challenging designs make it welcoming for beginners and creative families in a community library setting.
Hands-on origami session folding a herd of giant paper dinosaurs with provided materials and step-by-step guidance. Easy and more challenging designs make it welcoming for beginners and creative families in a community library setting.
Hands-on origami session folding a herd of giant paper dinosaurs with provided materials and step-by-step guidance. Easy and more challenging designs make it welcoming for beginners and creative families in a community library setting.
An action-packed dinosaur discovery show led by the quirky Dr. Sarah Tops, packed with surprising dino facts and playful audience interaction. A kid-friendly library program that blends science learning with theatrical adventure for young dino fans.
An action-packed dinosaur discovery show led by the quirky Dr. Sarah Tops, packed with surprising dino facts and playful audience interaction. A kid-friendly library program that blends science learning with theatrical adventure for young dino fans.
An action-packed dinosaur discovery show led by the quirky Dr. Sarah Tops, packed with surprising dino facts and playful audience interaction. A kid-friendly library program that blends science learning with theatrical adventure for young dino fans.
Hands-on cyanotype sun printing with leaves, flowers, and other natural objects arranged on light-sensitive paper and developed in sunlight. Free, all-ages, drop-in art making in a library community room with no registration required.
Hands-on cyanotype sun printing with leaves, flowers, and other natural objects arranged on light-sensitive paper and developed in sunlight. Free, all-ages, drop-in art making in a library community room with no registration required.
Hands-on cyanotype sun printing with leaves, flowers, and other natural objects arranged on light-sensitive paper and developed in sunlight. Free, all-ages, drop-in art making in a library community room with no registration required.
A family friendly NC Moth Week night of self paced discovery with lightsheeting stations that draw moths in for close viewing and ID practice. Learn moth ecology and take guided night tours to spot nocturnal wildlife.
A family friendly NC Moth Week night of self paced discovery with lightsheeting stations that draw moths in for close viewing and ID practice. Learn moth ecology and take guided night tours to spot nocturnal wildlife.
A family friendly NC Moth Week night of self paced discovery with lightsheeting stations that draw moths in for close viewing and ID practice. Learn moth ecology and take guided night tours to spot nocturnal wildlife.
Naturalist-led walk through the North Carolina Arboretum blends casual hiking with field identification as you observe dragonflies and damselflies alongside plants, animals, and signs of wildlife. Discussion stays flexible, driven by what’s active on the trails and participant questions.
Naturalist-led walk through the North Carolina Arboretum blends casual hiking with field identification as you observe dragonflies and damselflies alongside plants, animals, and signs of wildlife. Discussion stays flexible, driven by what’s active on the trails and participant questions.
Naturalist-led walk through the North Carolina Arboretum blends casual hiking with field identification as you observe dragonflies and damselflies alongside plants, animals, and signs of wildlife. Discussion stays flexible, driven by what’s active on the trails and participant questions.
Hands-on educator training centered on beetles and classroom-ready science connections, with guided activities and discussion geared toward teaching insect diversity. Best for teachers and informal educators seeking practical lesson ideas and nature-based learning.
Hands-on educator training centered on beetles and classroom-ready science connections, with guided activities and discussion geared toward teaching insect diversity. Best for teachers and informal educators seeking practical lesson ideas and nature-based learning.
Hands-on educator training centered on beetles and classroom-ready science connections, with guided activities and discussion geared toward teaching insect diversity. Best for teachers and informal educators seeking practical lesson ideas and nature-based learning.
A playful prehistoric adventure led by the quirky Dr. Sarah Tops, mixing dino science facts with imaginative storytelling. Life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets stomp and roar through an interactive, kid-friendly library performance.
A playful prehistoric adventure led by the quirky Dr. Sarah Tops, mixing dino science facts with imaginative storytelling. Life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets stomp and roar through an interactive, kid-friendly library performance.
A playful prehistoric adventure led by the quirky Dr. Sarah Tops, mixing dino science facts with imaginative storytelling. Life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets stomp and roar through an interactive, kid-friendly library performance.
Weeklong STEAM summer camp built around hands-on exploration of the natural world, chemistry activities, and introductory computer programming. Designed to support youth development and classroom success with age-range sessions including rising kindergarteners at a downtown science museum.
Weeklong STEAM summer camp built around hands-on exploration of the natural world, chemistry activities, and introductory computer programming. Designed to support youth development and classroom success with age-range sessions including rising kindergarteners at a downtown science museum.
Weeklong STEAM summer camp built around hands-on exploration of the natural world, chemistry activities, and introductory computer programming. Designed to support youth development and classroom success with age-range sessions including rising kindergarteners at a downtown science museum.
High-energy kids magic blends dinosaurs, books, and prehistoric creatures with hands-on moments like assembling a dino from fossils, dodging monsters, and hatching a baby dino. A playful, interactive afternoon performance in a community library setting.
High-energy kids magic blends dinosaurs, books, and prehistoric creatures with hands-on moments like assembling a dino from fossils, dodging monsters, and hatching a baby dino. A playful, interactive afternoon performance in a community library setting.
High-energy kids magic blends dinosaurs, books, and prehistoric creatures with hands-on moments like assembling a dino from fossils, dodging monsters, and hatching a baby dino. A playful, interactive afternoon performance in a community library setting.
Hands-on soil sleuthing compares texture, moisture, and how different ground conditions support plants and animals. Participants collect and examine samples outdoors, getting dirty while learning practical ecology and gardening basics.
Hands-on soil sleuthing compares texture, moisture, and how different ground conditions support plants and animals. Participants collect and examine samples outdoors, getting dirty while learning practical ecology and gardening basics.
Hands-on soil sleuthing compares texture, moisture, and how different ground conditions support plants and animals. Participants collect and examine samples outdoors, getting dirty while learning practical ecology and gardening basics.
Hands-on drop-in collage making using discarded library books and assorted craft supplies to create a one-of-a-kind mixed-media piece. A sustainable, low-pressure community craft session in the library community room with materials provided.
Hands-on drop-in collage making using discarded library books and assorted craft supplies to create a one-of-a-kind mixed-media piece. A sustainable, low-pressure community craft session in the library community room with materials provided.
Hands-on drop-in collage making using discarded library books and assorted craft supplies to create a one-of-a-kind mixed-media piece. A sustainable, low-pressure community craft session in the library community room with materials provided.
A low key crafting circle pairs quiet handwork with an audio short story played aloud, creating a relaxed, shared listening experience. Bring your project and settle in for community time at a library setting.
A low key crafting circle pairs quiet handwork with an audio short story played aloud, creating a relaxed, shared listening experience. Bring your project and settle in for community time at a library setting.
A low key crafting circle pairs quiet handwork with an audio short story played aloud, creating a relaxed, shared listening experience. Bring your project and settle in for community time at a library setting.
Outdoor pollinator safari through blooming garden patches, learning to spot and identify bees, butterflies, and other insects with a smartphone. Hands-on practice using the iNaturalist app to document observations in the Asheville Botanical Garden.
Outdoor pollinator safari through blooming garden patches, learning to spot and identify bees, butterflies, and other insects with a smartphone. Hands-on practice using the iNaturalist app to document observations in the Asheville Botanical Garden.
Outdoor pollinator safari through blooming garden patches, learning to spot and identify bees, butterflies, and other insects with a smartphone. Hands-on practice using the iNaturalist app to document observations in the Asheville Botanical Garden.
Hands-on cyanotype printing uses sunlight and coated paper to create deep-blue blueprint-style images from leaves, flowers, and everyday objects. A relaxed, all-skill-level library workshop focused on creative experimentation and take-home prints.
Hands-on cyanotype printing uses sunlight and coated paper to create deep-blue blueprint-style images from leaves, flowers, and everyday objects. A relaxed, all-skill-level library workshop focused on creative experimentation and take-home prints.
Hands-on cyanotype printing uses sunlight and coated paper to create deep-blue blueprint-style images from leaves, flowers, and everyday objects. A relaxed, all-skill-level library workshop focused on creative experimentation and take-home prints.
Playful, low pressure craft night turning empty Altoid tins into tiny mixed media masterpieces with Mod Podge, collage layers, and lots of laughter. Beginner friendly, experiment as you go, and leave with a personalized upcycled keepsake.
Playful, low pressure craft night turning empty Altoid tins into tiny mixed media masterpieces with Mod Podge, collage layers, and lots of laughter. Beginner friendly, experiment as you go, and leave with a personalized upcycled keepsake.
Playful, low pressure craft night turning empty Altoid tins into tiny mixed media masterpieces with Mod Podge, collage layers, and lots of laughter. Beginner friendly, experiment as you go, and leave with a personalized upcycled keepsake.
Hands on STEAM workshop where kids decorate and assemble solar powered bug robots, learning beginner robotics and renewable energy concepts. Built for ages 8+ as part of a soft skills series with a take home creation.
Hands on STEAM workshop where kids decorate and assemble solar powered bug robots, learning beginner robotics and renewable energy concepts. Built for ages 8+ as part of a soft skills series with a take home creation.
Hands on STEAM workshop where kids decorate and assemble solar powered bug robots, learning beginner robotics and renewable energy concepts. Built for ages 8+ as part of a soft skills series with a take home creation.